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Encouragement for every season of lifeReframing Words — An Easy DIY
I am not a big decorator of all-things-Valentine. In fact, many would be surprised to find out that I rarely decorate for any of the holidays beyond Christmas (of COURSE I decorate for that season…my kids would do it if I didn’t…scratch that…in recent years, they have...
What if We Change our Words?
“No matter what I do, I just can’t seem to lose weight.” “I’m so tired.” “I hurt all the time.” I have said all three of those sentences multiple times within the past 30 days. But this week, I heard something that revolutionized my thinking and, subsequently, the...
To My Fearful Younger Self
When I am bored and looking for something mindless to do, I watch the Hallmark Channel. Yes, I confess. I watch the schmaltzy stories that always have people living happily ever after. It is usually a story of a woman who has been scorned by love, or who is angry with...
John Ortberg
One Little Gesture – One Huge Difference
It’s been 15 months since my husband was diagnosed with cancer. As word of his diagnosis spread to others, I’d get calls from friends that generally started with admissions of shock, then sympathy and promises of prayers. And almost every conversation ended with these...
Are You a Leader?
I have a problem. If I’m in a group and there is a lack of leadership, I will jump in to lead even if no one appointed me the leader -- even if it’s not appropriate. It’s an illness, really. I can’t help myself. It feels similar to when I was in a classroom as a child...
The Last Time
Peering into the mailbox, my eyes sought out the object that was wedged just a little too tightly to slide out without a serious tug. A children's book. As I wriggled it free, my eyes teared up. It was the last book my newly-minted five-year-old would receive from the...
Flourishing in Motherhood
Life was grand – every night was date night. Movies, peaceful dinners out, last-minute trips, and the thing I’ve loved all along – freedom – was abundant and thoroughly enjoyed. I had a wonderful husband, home in the suburbs, established career, and newly acquired...
5 Easy Ways for Kids to Make a Difference
We're continuing our Make a Difference series today with a compilation post from our writers on easy ways to make a difference with the help of our kids! Here are five easy tips: Volunteer at a local shelter. We have done this a few times with our kids, and each time...
How Can I Possibly Qualify for This?
A little war took place in my mind a few weeks ago. My husband and I love to swim and found an awesome indoor pool that, for a small fee, we can use pretty much whenever we like. The pool water is a kept at a comfortable 87°, the pool deck is heated, the room is...
